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Top Prospect
by Paul VolponiTravis Gardner lives to play quarterback. He's a standout QB by the middle school, and he's prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University's head coach makes Travis a promise: Travis will have a place on the team, and a scholarship to go with it. He just has to get through high school first. <P><P>As Travis starts ninth grade, he'll have to earn his teammates' trust and dodge opponents aiming to sack the star quarterback. But his biggest challenge might be staying focused in the face of sudden fame. Because now the pressure is on, and Travis has to prove himself with every pass.
Top Prospect
by Paul VolponiTravis Gardner lives to play quarterback. He's a standout QB by middle school, and he's prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University's head coach makes Travis a promise: Travis will have a place on the team, and a scholarship to go with it. He just has to get through high school first. As Travis starts ninth grade, he'll have to earn his teammates' trust and dodge opponents aiming to sack the star quarterback. But his biggest challenge might be staying focused in the face of sudden fame. Because now the pressure is on, and Travis has to prove himself with every pass. "Travis' love for the game . . . seems absolutely authentic. This engaging read will resonate with middle schoolers, especially aspiring athletes."—Booklist
The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club: Official Centennial Publication
by Jason Wilson Brendan Shanahan Kevin SheaPublished in partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs and officially licensed by the NHL, this is the one and only official Toronto Maple Leafs Centennial publication!The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most storied franchises in all of sport and without question -- the most recognized team in all of hockey. Through this journey of a hundred years of Maple Leaf hockey, fans will read of ups and downs, triumphs and tears, laughter and laments. This publication tells the Leafs' complete history and introduces fans to coaches, as well as such legends as: Apps and Armstrong, Kennedy and Keon, Broda and Bower, Salming and Sundin, but also players who wore the Blue and White and left far more modest legacies. It takes fans to Toronto's first game, the construction of Maple Leaf Gardens and subsequent move to the Air Canada Centre. It celebrates Toronto's Stanley Cups and Hall of Fame players and demonstrates that through each exciting season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have forever remained our team and enjoyed the incredibly loyal support of a nation of fans. Published in complete partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs and scheduled to release as the Leafs enter their 100th season, this official centennial publication includes contributions from many of the biggest names in Leaf history. Author Kevin Shea gained unprecedented access to players -- past and present -- as well as team executives to offer this book the most compelling, informed, and accurate portrayal of Toronto's historic hockey team and their important place in both the world of hockey and the culture of Canada. Combined with incredible archival photographs and a truly incredible design, this is the definitive and must have book for fans of the Blue and White.
The Total Boating Manual: 311 Powerboat Essentials (Boating Magazine)
by Kevin Falvey The Editors of Boating MagazineThe comprehensive powerboating guide from the experts at Boating magazine, with essential info on the latest boats and gear—plus expert tips and more. Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. The Total Boating Manual draws on the knowledge and expertise of our writing staff to provide unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating gear, open-water techniques, repair and maintenance, and more. Find the perfect boat New or used, speedboat to bass rig, you&’ll learn how to find the perfect boat for you and get the most bang for your buck. You&’ll also find insider tips on buying a used boat, how to tell if a fixer-upper is worth it, and upgrading your existing boat to the craft of your dreams. Get the gear From essential electronics to basic aftermarket equipment, to trailers and accessories, we&’ve got you covered. Do you really need a fish-finder? How do tow chains work? What&’s the best GPS for open water? It&’s all here. Water Safety From everyday excursions to deep-sea sport fishing, safety is essential. Find all the safety tips and techniques you need to face any emergency on the water. Insider Hints Learn the best practices in piloting a boat, essentials of seamanship, all the knots you&’ll ever need, how to back up a trailer in a dangerously tight spot, and much more. DIY Tricks From DIY repairs to time (and money) saving tips - get all the insider info straight from the experts.
Total Competition: Lessons in Strategy from Formula One
by Ross Brawn Adam ParrA compelling, comprehensive look at “the awe-inspiring career of a true motor racing great” and what it takes to get to the top in Formula One (Daily Express).Across four decades, Ross Brawn was one of the most innovative and successful technical directors and then team principals in Formula One. Leading Benetton, Ferrari, Honda, Brawn, and Mercedes, he worked with drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, and Lewis Hamilton to make them world champions. In 2017, he was appointed F1’s managing director, motor sports, by the sport’s new owners Liberty Media. Now, in this fascinating book written with Adam Parr, who was CEO and then chairman of Williams for five years, he looks back over his career and methods to assess how he did it, and where occasionally he got things wrong. Total Competition is a definitive portrait of modern motorsport. In the book, Brawn and Parr explore the unique pressures of Formula One, their battles with Bernie Ecclestone, and the cutthroat world they inhabited, where coming second is never good enough. This book is a fascinating read not only for the millions of Formula One fans who want to understand how Brawn operates; it also provides many lessons in how to achieve your own goals in business and life. “Frank, fearless and original . . . I hung on every word.” —Murray Walker“This is a must-read.” —Autosport
Touched by God: How We Won the Mexico '86 World Cup
by Daniel Arcucci Diego Armando MaradonaThe long-awaited firsthand account of the most remarkable—and controversial—World Cup triumph in history, from the legendary player who made it that way “This is Diego Armando Maradona speaking, the man who scored two goals against England and one of the few Argentines who knows how much the World Cup actually weighs” <P><P> In June 1986, Diego Maradona—one of soccer’s greatest and most polarizing figures—proudly hoisted the World Cup above his head. Since then, Argentina’s World Cup victory has become the stuff of legend, particularly their infamous victory over England—only four years after the country’s defeat in the Falklands War—which featured arguably the best goal in history (Maradona’s “Goal of the Century”) and the worst (the notorious “Hand of God”). <P> But Argentina’s victory came after months of struggle and discord within the team, including the Argentine government’s attempt to remove the team’s management, a lack of equipment that forced the players to buy their own uniforms, and an argument that caused the team’s captain to quit on the eve of the tournament. <P>Now, thirty years after Argentina’s magical victory, Maradona tells his side of the story, vividly recounting how he led the team to win one of the greatest World Cup triumphs of all time.
Touched By God: How We Won the Mexico '86 World Cup
by Diego Maradona Daniel Arnucci'Brilliant' Guardian'Exuberant' Financial Times'Colourful' The TimesIn June 1986 Diego Maradona, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, proudly hoisted the '86 Mexico World Championship Cup in his hands.Now over thirty years on from that magical game, and after a life in sports marked by controversy, Maradona tells, for the first time, the untold stories behind that one-of-a-kind World Cup. Mexico '86 was the pinnacle of Maradona's career, and in this book he reveals all about every game, what happened afterwards in the locker room, the months leading up to the World Cup, when the team had to go to Mexico City a month early to avoid the overthrowing of the technical director by the Argentine president, Alfonsin, the mystery behind 'El Gran Capitán' Passarella ('78 World Cup Champion), the strategies and tactics that revolutionised the game, training in a country that was recovering from an earthquake, the public's hostility, the jerseys they went out to buy in Mexico City, the meeting in Colombia where the team really came together, his relationship to drugs: the clean World Cup, and the best goal in football history. Mexico '86 is Maradona's World Cup and Maradona is who he is because of that World Cup. Explosive, gritty and unapologetic, Touched by God tells the inside story of one of the greatest football victories of all time.
Tourism at the Olympic Games: Visiting the World
by Mike Robinson and Josef PlonerGoing far beyond being just a mega sport event, the Olympic Games are, and have been in the past, important settings for tourism and cultural change. Hosting the Olympic Games presents a unique opportunity for countries to promote, regenerate, and develop cities and regions, and to firmly locate them within an increasingly competitive global tourism marketplace. From Athens to Rio de Janeiro, Olympic landmark buildings, ‘districts’, and ‘parks’ have permanently transformed cities and regions, and gained tremendous material and symbolic value as tourist attractions. On another level, the Olympic Games produce a kaleidoscopic range of intangible and quasi-religious engagements with place and spectacle. They have a tremendous impact on the image of the host country, while invoking collective memories and touching on emotions such as suspense, compassion, togetherness, and pride. Tourism has also become a major watchword in ongoing debates on the ‘legacy’ of the Olympic Games, and it deeply penetrates discourses on social justice and cultural change on a local, national and global scale. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change.
Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete
by Walter R. Thompson Yves C. VanlandewijckPart of the esteemed IOC Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, this new volume on Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete will be athlete-centred with each chapter written for the practical use of medical doctors and allied health personnel. The chapters also consider the role of medical science in the athlete's sporting career and summarize current international scientific Paralympic literature. Provides a concise, authoritative overview of the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of training and coaching disabled and Paralympic athletes Offers guidance on medical aspects unique to the training and coaching of Paralympic athletes Endorsed by both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine
Training for Sudden Violence: 72 Practical Drills
by Rory MillerThe speed and brutality of a predatory attack can shock even an experienced martial artist. The sudden chaos, the cascade of stress hormones--you feel as though time slows down. In reality, the assault is over in an instant. How does anyone prepare for that?As a former corrections sergeant and tactical team leader, Rory Miller is a proven survivor. He instructs police and corrections professionals who, in many cases, receive only eight hours of defensive tactics training each year. They need techniques that work and they need unflinching courage.In Training for Sudden Violence: 72 Practical Drills Miller gives you the tools to prepare and prevail, both physically and psychologically. He shares hard-won lessons from a world most of us hope we never experience.* Train in fundamentals, combat drills, and dynamic fighting.* Develop situational awareness.* Condition yourself through stress inoculation.* Take a critical look at your training habits."You don't get to pick where fights go," Miller writes. That's why he has created a series of drills to train you for the worst of it. You will defend yourself on your feet, on the ground, against weapons, in a crowd, and while blindfolded. You will reevaluate your training scenarios--keeping what works, discarding what does not, and improving your chances of survival.Miller's "internal work," "world work," and "plastic mind" exercises will challenge you in ways that mere physical training does not. Sections include* Stalking* Escape and evasion* The predator mind* Personal threat assessmentThis is a fight for your life, and it won't happen on a nice soft mat. It will get, as Miller says, "all kinds of messy." Training for Sudden Violence: 72 Practical Drills prepares you for that mess.
Training in Sachen Liebe
by Christina Löw und Eva Markert Catherine GayleDer Mannschaftskapitän von Portland Storm, Eric "Zee" Zellinger, weiß für gewöhnlich, was zu tun ist. Aber sein einstiges Elite-Team zum Sieg zu führen, wird schnell ein aussichtslos erscheinender Kampf. Er darf seine Konzentration jetzt nicht verlieren - nicht wenn seine Karriere auf dem Spiel steht. Doch als die kleine Schwester seines besten Freundes eine Bitte an ihn heranträgt, die er ihr nicht abschlagen kann, besteht die Gefahr, dass Eric den Antrieb verliert, den sein Team von ihm als Captain braucht. Seit einem einschneidenden Erlebnis in ihrer College-Zeit befindet sich Dana Campbells Leben in einer Abwärtsspirale. Sie versucht verzweifelt, dem Horror dieser schicksalsträchtigen Nacht zu entkommen, und ist bereit, alles dafür zu tun. Selbst wenn das bedeutet, den einzigen Mann, dem sie vertraut, um Hilfe zu bitten. Egal, wie unwiderstehlich sie ist oder wie sehr ihn ihre Bitte in Versuchung führt, kann Eric diese Grenze möglicherweise nicht überschreiten - vor allem nicht, solange sein Team darum kämpft, die Play-offs zu erreichen. Nun muss Eric eine letzte Entscheidung treffen. Doch wird er Dana die Chance geben, aus ihrer Abwärtsspirale auszubrechen und ein glückliches Leben zu führen, oder wird er sich bemühen, seine Karriere weiter voranzutreiben?
Training Thoroughbred Horses
by Preston M. BurchPreston M. Burch, considered one of America's most distinguished horsemen, summarizes his observations in this book in logical progression, for the benefit of both the novice horseman and the experienced professional.His approach to training Thoroughbreds is eminently practical, and readers will gain a new appreciation of the many details of racing stable operation.Training Thoroughbred Horses includes chapters on:The Selection of Racing MaterialBreaking YearlingsTraining 2-Year-OldsTraining 3-Year-Olds and Older HorsesThe Condition BookStable ManagementFeedingand many other aspects of the operation of a racing stable.
The Transformation of Television Sport: New Methods, New Rules (Palgrave Global Media Policy and Business)
by Mike MilneThe Transformation of Television Sport: New Methods, New Rules examines how developments in technology, broadcasting rights and regulation combine to determine what sport we see on television, where we can see it and what the final output looks and sounds like.
The Transformation of Television Sport: New Methods, New Rules (Palgrave Global Media Policy and Business)
by M. MilneThe Transformation of Television Sport: New Methods, New Rules examines how developments in technology, broadcasting rights and regulation combine to determine what sport we see on television, where we can see it and what the final output looks and sounds like.
Trapped in a Video Game
by Dustin BradyJesse Rigsby doesn't even like video games. Yet, here he is with a blaster stuck to his arm, a man-sized praying mantis thing chasing him and...is that the Statue of Liberty taking off like a rocket ship? Something weird is going on, and Jesse had better figure out what it is fast, because he's about to be trapped for good.
Trapped with the Maverick Millionaire: A Pregnancy Scandal Redeeming The Billionaire Seal Trapped With The Maverick Millionaire (From Mavericks to Married #1)
by Joss WoodPassion flares on and off the ice in this sizzling hockey romance!Anything can happen on an island with the one who got away... Fame, fortune and a sexy-as-hell swagger make famous hockey player Mac McCaskill nearly irresistible to Rory Kydd. They shared a searing-hot almost kiss years before. But now that she's been contracted as his physical therapist, she's determined to keep things professional. She keeps her hands to herself-until she and Mac are isolated on his private tropical retreat during a raging storm... Mac never forgot how Rory made his blood burn. He wants the kiss they never had...and much more. But once the storm ends, so does the fantasy. Will the connection they found in paradise survive the real world?
Treinamento Mental Para Artes Marciais: Um Breve Guia Para Obter Resultados
by Rory Christensen Makoto YamamotoAcelere seu treinamento de artes marciais com este livro! Ele é o melhor guia para treinar a mente e obter sucesso nas artes marciais. Neste livro você aprenderá: * O poder da meditação, e por que cinco minutos por dia é tudo de que precisa para obter resultados reais * A acelerar seu progresso utilizando técnicas de visualização * A conseguir um foco que o fará atingir seus objetivos em um prazo muito mais curto * A lidar com o medo e vencer seu oponente interior * Técnicas simples de PNL que funcionam - e ponto * A ter mais autodisciplina e a gerenciar sua negatividade * E muito mais Ao aplicar as técnicas descritas neste livro, você vai acelerar seu progresso nas artes marciais e chegar mais longe do que jamais foi, não importa qual modalidade você treine.
The Triathlete's Training Bible: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide, 4th Ed. (Training Bible)
by Joe FrielThe Triathlete&’s Training Bible is the bestselling and most comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced triathletes.Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world and his proven triathlon training program has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport of triathlon.Joe has completely rewritten this new Fourth Edition of The Triathlete&’s Training Bible to incorporate new training principles and help athletes train smarter than ever.The Triathlete&’s Training Bible equips triathletes of all abilities with every detail they must consider when planning a season, lining up a week of workouts, or preparing for race day.With this new edition, Joe will guide you to develop your own personalized triathlon training program and:Become a better swimmer, cyclist, and runnerTrain with the right intensity and volumeGain maximum fitness from every workoutMake up for missed workouts and avoid overtrainingAdapt your training plan based on your progress and conflictsBuild muscular endurance with a new approach to strength trainingImprove body composition with smarter nutritionThe Triathlete&’s Training Bible is the best-selling book on tri training ever published. Get stronger, smarter, and faster with this newest version of the bible of the sport.What&’s New in the Fourth Edition of The Triathlete&’s Training Bible?Coach Joe Friel started writing the fourth edition of The Triathlete&’s Training Bible with a blank page: the entire book is new. The science and sport of triathlon have changed much since the previous edition released. This new edition adds emphasis to personalizing training plans, incorporates new power meter techniques for cycling and running, improves on the skill development techniques, updates the strength training approach, speeds recovery for busy athletes, and cuts through the noisy volume of training data to focus athletes on the numbers that mean the most to better performance. See Joe Friel&’s blog or 4655 for an expanded summary of improvements to this fourth edition.
The Triathlon Training Book: How to Be Faster, Smarter, Stronger
by DKThe Triathlon Training Book is your one-stop reference for training and competing in a triathlon. Find all the essentials you need to start training and improve your performance: • Clear, customizable training plans for all triathlon distances. • Step-by-step exercises to build your strength. • Incredible illustrations that explain efficiency and speed. • Expert advice on race-day strategy, nutrition, and equipment. • Trustworthy advice on treating common triathlon injuries and maintaining a healthy body. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned Ironman veteran, you'll find what you need in The Triathlon Training Book. There's even a special performance chapter with detailed anatomical artwork that explains the physiology and body mechanics for swimming, cycling, and running so you can see what's happening inside your body as you train.
Trinity: Book 1 (Demon Hunters)
by Olivia ChaseFor fans of Cassandra Clare, this kick-ass new series will keep you on the edge of your seat . . .With an occult detective for a dad, Diana's normal life has never been too normal. Uprooted by investigations, she finds herself on a long train journey to Edinburgh, sitting next to a boy who makes her heart melt. Or something melt. Anyway, she's melting. Maybe a new life in Scotland won't be so bad after all. <P><P>But when Di's recurring nightmares start to come true, her destiny changes for ever. After her dad goes missing, she becomes part of a Trinity of Demon Hunters. Along with her two new friends, she needs to face down death, rescue her dad and save their city. Because that's what Demon Hunters do, right? <P><P>There's only one question left to answer: how do you kill a dead man?
Triple Crown
by Felix FrancisJefferson Hinkley is back in the newest thriller in the Dick Francis tradition, this time on a special mission to the United States to investigate a conspiracy involving the biggest horse races in the country. Jeff Hinkley, investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, has been seconded to the US Federal Anti-Corruption in Sports Agency (FACSA) where he has been asked to find a mole in their organization--an informant who is passing on confidential information to those under suspicion in American racing. At the Kentucky Derby, Jeff joins the FACSA team in a raid on a horse trainer's barn at Churchill Downs, but the bust is a disaster, and someone ends up dead. Then, on the morning of the Derby itself, three of the most favored horses in the field fall sick. These suspicious events can be no coincidence. In search of answers, Jeff goes undercover as a groom on the backstretch at Belmont Park racetrack in New York. But he discovers far more than he was bargaining for: corrupt individuals who will stop at nothing--including murder--to capture the most elusive prize in world sport, the Triple Crown.From the Hardcover edition.
Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography
by Chris BoardmanChris Boardman is the 2017 winner of the Cross Sports Cycling Book of the Year for his autobiography Triumphs and Turbulence. ‘The true inspiration was that Olympic gold won by Chris Boardman in Barcelona… I was so in awe of Chris Boardman’ Sir Bradley WigginsYou may know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV’s Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists.Boardman’s lone achievements in the 80s and 90s – Olympic track gold, the world hour record, repeatedly claiming the yellow jersey in the Tour de France – were the spark that started the modern era for British cycling. His endeavours both on and off the bike have made him the founding father of current golden generation – without him there would simply be no Hoy, Wiggins or Cavendish.It is a story full of intrigue: from Olympic success, to the famous duels with Graeme Obree and the insanity of the Tour de France. Chris became a legend for his combination of physical ability and technical preparation, almost single-handedly taking British cycling from wool shirts and cloth caps into the era of marginal gains. Indeed, after his career on the bike ended, a new chapter began as the backroom genius behind GB cycling. As head of the R&D team known as The Secret Squirrel Club, Chris has been responsible for the technical innovations that made the difference in 2012 and developed Boardman Bikes, which has become the country's bestselling premium bike range.
Twice the Talent
by Belle PaytonAlex and Ava put their talents to the test in the eleventh book of the It Takes Two series!After spraining her ankle during her first basketball game, Ava's feeling pretty sorry for herself...until her friend Kylie falls off a horse and breaks her leg! Kylie's going to be okay, but she does have one request: will Ava take over for her in the big line dance in the school Variety Show? Looks like Ava's once again being pulled into the one place she hates most: the spotlight. Meanwhile, Alex is working on a school project with a boy who's been getting bullied--and he doesn't even seem to appreciate it when she stands up for him! She wants to find a way to get him to come out of his shell a little, but will she be able to convince him to share his hidden talent at the Variety Show and win over their classmates?
U.S. Bank Stadium: The New Home of the Minnesota Vikings
by Steve BergIn the summer of 2016, the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings football team will unveil a new, state-of-the-art stadium in Minneapolis. More than a monument to football, U.S. Bank Stadium stands as a community space that hosts a range of events and activities, reinvigorating a long-neglected area of downtown. U.S. Bank Stadium provides a comprehensive inside look at all that went into building the largest construction project in state history―what makes it a distinctive football facility, and what it means for Minnesota. Author Steve Berg describes the complicated and controversial history and path to approval; the various design concepts and innovations; the many phases of construction; the stadium’s place as a civic asset and its statewide legacy; and the full celebration of the facility’s grand opening. The book features profiles of and interviews with the central figures in U.S. Bank Stadium’s development, from architects and engineers to construction workers and groundskeepers, as well as players, fans, and community leaders. The book is heavily illustrated with design drawings and plans; construction photos chronicling everything from groundbreaking to opening day; detailed images of the stadium’s features and amenities; behind-the-scenes shots of the stadium operation; and game-day photos of fans, players, vendors, and more.
U.S. Women's Soccer: Go for Gold! (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4)
by Heather AlexanderJust in time for the 2016 Olympics, get to know the US Women's Soccer team!Ranked number one in the world by FIFA after their 2015 World Cup win, the US Women's national soccer team has a long history of firsts. Get to know the team that was the first women's team to have a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes in New York in this exciting book.